Health
Luxating Patella in Dogs: Grades, Signs and Treatment
The skipping step that small dogs do is usually a kneecap slipping out of place. What the grades mean, when surgery is needed and what helps in the meantime.
Tag: orthopaedic
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Health
Cruciate Ligament Injury in Dogs: Signs, Surgery and Recovery
Cruciate rupture is the most common orthopaedic injury in dogs. How it happens, how it is diagnosed, what the surgical options mean and what recovery really involves.
Health
Cruciate Ligament Rupture: The Most Common Orthopaedic Injury in Dogs
Usually degenerative rather than traumatic, frequently bilateral, and almost always needing surgery in a medium or large dog. Here is what to expect.
Nutrition
Feeding a Large-Breed Puppy: The Decisions That Cannot Be Undone
Excess calcium and rapid growth cause permanent skeletal damage. This is the one area of puppy nutrition where getting it wrong is not recoverable.
Gear & Reviews
Choosing a Dog Bed: Orthopaedic, Bolster, Cooling or Crate Pad
Dogs sleep twelve to fourteen hours a day, so the bed matters more than most gear. How to choose by sleeping style, size and age. Includes affiliate links.